The grand opening of the new Eccles Wildlife Education Center was yesterday morning and I was invited. I went early (very early) so I could take some photos before dignitaries and crowds arrived. This is one very special place.
Eight years ago today, on August 18, 2010, I published my first blog post on Feathered Photography. It’s been a helluva ride.
For some reason I seldom see and rarely photograph juvenile American Goldfinches. Until recently I didn’t realize how striking and distinctive their wing patterns and colors are and how different they are from the adults.
Sometimes a bad habit can give us a second chance and allow us to avoid making a mistake.
Folks who dislike Brown Cowbirds for their habit of nest parasitism will likely appreciate this unique “revenge” of the American Goldfinch. We’ll get into that soon but first some goldfinch photos I took yesterday morning.
And you don’t have to be an accomplished photographer to participate. If you photograph birds on any level you’re likely to eventually get some photos that would be helpful.
During a burglary in 1974 a few captive Eurasian Collared-Doves escaped from a local breeder in The Bahamas. As a result the breeder chose to release the rest of his stock…
Most folks don’t know much about them but the “painted bison” have become an iconic symbol of Antelope Island.
I was extremely happy to make this connection between my Dudley ancestor and the extinct Passenger Pigeon.
